“Didn't you say the original research behind that system was the last thing your mother left you, and that you'd never sell it?”"I'm only selling the rights to use it, not the ownership."After a brief pause, I added, "But I need the money immediately."The line went quiet for a moment."What happened?""My mom needs surgery," I said.Rowan Langley, a professor at the research institute, did not press me for details. He said, "I'll contact the finance department now. We can make the initial licensing payment within two hours."I closed my eyes and thanked him.Two hours later, I had the money in hand and rushed to the hospital. I sat outside the operating room. My palms were slick with cold sweat.Just then, my phone rang with a call from Preston, but I did not answer.Moments later, a text appeared on my screen.[Are you done making a scene?]Another text followed almost immediately.[Come home tonight. I can pretend none of this ever happened.]I stared at the two te
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